Child Care Aide

Title: Child Care Aide 2

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Child Care Centers

Campus

Location:

STCC - Union Avenue Campus

Job Summary: This full‑time position is part of the Early Childhood Education program. The Child Care Aide 2 works under close supervision of the Director and Lead Teacher to implement program goals and classroom objectives for children aged six weeks to five years.

• Assists in directing and directs activities of children in program.
• Assists with supervision of small and large groups of children.
• Assists children with self‑help skills.
• Work with individual children on specific tasks and helps with serving meals and snacks.
• Helps in planning and developing each day’s activities.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of educational materials.
• Records, evaluates, assesses and updates regularly class attendance, etc.
• Attends all related training and seminars.
• Attends all parent‑related activities, conducts or assists with parent conferences.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of child care experience.
• Early Childhood Education Child Development Credential (CDA) or higher is preferred.
• Applicant is required to obtain CDA within 6 months.

• Knowledge of instructional methods, materials and program operations for six (6) weeks to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of recreational activities associated with creative play.
• Knowledge of the psychological and biological needs of children.
• Ability to make decisions, both within and without the guidelines of established procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public, children, and other employees.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed before the interview date.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

The T  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr.edu,

737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901‑333‑5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.

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